THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A CHRISTIAN HOME
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Christ-like manner
A family that is truly
Christian is Christ-like, which means that its members will treat each other as
each would like to be treated. (Matthew 7:12).
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Every member of the family accepts Christ.
The acceptance of Christ
(being a Christian) will serve as a foundation on which the home is built.
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Accepting Scriptural responsibility.
All who reside there accept
their scriptural responsibility. The
Christian father will not provoke his children to wrath, but will nurture them
in the chastening and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4) The Christian son
and daughter will obey their Parents in the Lord. (Ephesians 6:1-3).
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Open honesty and integrity
A home where open honesty and
integrity are practised, without hypocrisy, making possible complete confidence
and trust. There is so much in the world that is artificial. There is so much
hypocrisy in the world and the actions of men.
In a Christian home, there must
be complete honesty on the part of parents with children and children with
parents.
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Hospitality
Hospitality is a willingness to
share, with discernment, what God has given us, including our
family, home, finances, and food. It is an attitude of stewardship, where we do
not own anything because we are merely the caretaker for the real owner is God.
In relationships, it is honouring the boundaries of others, and sharing all we
have without strings attached. (Matthew 25:34-43; Luke 10:30-37; Romans 12:13:
16:3-16; 1 Timothy 5:10; Hebrews 13:1-3; 1 Peter 4:7-11; 3 John 5-8).
“Brotherly love’ is a catalyst
that makes hospitality easy (Roman 12:10, 13). This is what makes you want to
reach out to others and give them a helping hand. It is what makes you to share what you have
with others.
Brotherly love can find
expression through giving - a cup of water, a meal, money, a warm smile or a
listening ear, whatever is within your reach to give. Don’t eat all your food alone and drink all
your water alone. Remember that the
liberal soul shall be made fat (Proverbs 11:25). Hospitality is not really in what is given,
but in the way it is given. Philemon
ensured that he refreshed the bowels of the saints, therefore he could be
called a true brother.
. Hospitality is the path to God’s
presence.
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| Apostle Damas |
Toa Maoni Hapa Chini
